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On Sunday, five years to the day after his memorable play became a symbol of a devastated community's will to carry on, Gleason, 34, went public with his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
'Gleason' is a story of family, love and triumph despite ALS. Steven Gleason with his son, Rivers. The film is about Steve Gleason, the former NFL player battling ALS, and his determination to be a father, husband and son to his family. Most people remember Steve Gleason as he once was, the Saintsâ undersized safety and dynamic special teamer.